# Reptilian Aircraft Vehicles The Mercedes Unimog Makes Sure You Aren't Left Stranded By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-unimog References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/unimog-6ev-concept-tows-massive-aircrafts-safely-and-briskly/) & [victoruribedesign.blogspot](http://victoruribedesign.blogspot.com/) Probably one of the worst things that could happen to you at an airport is the plane malfunctioning before it even takes off. If such an unfortunate circumstance ever does happen, you want to make sure you aren't stranded out on the tarmac all day. The [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecrawl-gcamper-kit) [Unimog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog) is designed to take care of this scenario by towing the plane back to the departure deck. The Mercedes Unimog is powered by [six in-wheel motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoquad-v2), which gives it the strength to be able to pull a 747. The body of the vehicle gets its look from reptiles, while the cockpit was fashioned after a fighter jet. Knowing this thing existed, I'd almost wish for my plane to break down so I could see this bad boy in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **In-wheel Motors:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by implementing more efficient and powerful in-wheel motor technology. - **Biomimetic Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in various industries by incorporating reptile-inspired design elements for improved functionality and aesthetic appeal. - **Emergency Vehicle Solutions:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the aviation industry by developing specialized vehicles designed to handle aircraft malfunctions and emergencies. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry to improve vehicle power and efficiency through in-wheel motor technology. - **Industrial Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries to incorporate biomimetic design elements, inspired by reptiles, for improved product performance and aesthetics. - **Aviation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the aviation industry to develop specialized vehicles capable of handling aircraft malfunctions and emergencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedly Modified Camping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1987-mercedesbenz-unimog-u1300l.md) - [Luxury Utility Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog.md) - [Carbon-Shelled Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [Rugged Off-Road Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-bus.md) - [Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aircraft-carreier.md) - [Rugged Rescue Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-rescue-vehicle.md) - [Opulent Off-Road Kids Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-unimog-kids-car.md) - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md)